Prep Football: Waipahu defeats Hilo for D-I title
















































































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Waipahu wide receiver Saxon Tote (82) hauls in a pass from running back Alfred Failauga (25) for a touchdown against the Hilo Vikings during the 2018 HHSAA Division I football championship on Saturday at Aloha Stadium. Waipahu won 42-22.JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Waipahu defensive back Deacon Kapea (2) comes up with an interception against the Hilo Vikings.JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Waipahu running back Jayven Reyes (21) drops the ball after a touchdown.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Waipahu running back Jayven Reyes (21) runs for a touchdown.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Waipahu slotback Branson Jay Reyes (24) runs to the side as Hilo's Kalae Akui (7) closed in to tackle.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Hilo's Kalen White (10) intercepts a pass intended for Waipahu wide receiver Jovan Gooman (14).CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Waipahu running back Deacon Kapea (2) gestures after wide receiver Zeondre Benjamin (5) attempted an interception for a pass intended for Hilo's Kalae Akui (7).CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Hilo's Kaoha Wilson (33) plows into Waipahu quarterback Cody Marques (7).CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
The ball goes loose after Hilo's Joshua Niro (43) tackles Waipahu running back Deacon Kapea (2).CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Hilo's Kahiau Walker (3) intercepts a pass intended Waipahu slotback Matthew Fiesta (6).JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Waipahu running back Jayven Reyes (21) finds the end zone for a touchdown.JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Waipahu running back Alfred Failauga (25) gets past Hilo's Legend Figueroa (15).JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Waipahu running back Alfred Failauga (25) gets around Hilo's Kahiau Walker (3).JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Waipahu defensive lineman Abraham Montero (52) sacks Hilo's Kyan Miyasato (12).JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Waipahu defensive lineman Abraham Montero (52) reacts after a big tackle on Hilo's Kaleo Ramos (21).JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Waipahu defensive lineman Abraham Montero (52), top, works to bring down Hilo's Kaleo Ramos (21).JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Waipahu running back Alfred Failauga (25) rushes the ball against the Hilo Vikings.JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Waipahu running back Alfred Failauga (25) gets past Hilo's Lyle Silva (30).JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Waipahu running back Alfred Failauga (25) barrels into the end zone for a touchdown.JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Waipahu running back Deacon Kapea (2) fumbles the ball.JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Waipahu defensive lineman Matthius Alega (4), middle, and linebacker Manuele Pulusila (45) work to bring down Hilo's Isaiah Toki (16).JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Hilo's Kahiau Walker (3) comes up with an interception on a pass intended for Waipahu slotback Matthew Fiesta (6).JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Waipahu quarterback Cody Marques (7) gets around Hilo's Kalen White (10).JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Waipahu wide receiver Zeondre Benjamin (5) gets around Hilo's Kaz Kua (65).JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Hilo's Kyan Miyasato (12) throws the football against the Waipahu Marauders.JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Waipahu defensive lineman Matthius Alega (4) sacks Hilo's Kyan Miyasato (12).JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Waipahu defensive back Deacon Kapea (2) comes up with an interception on a pass intended for Hilo's Guyson Ogata (4).JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Waipahu slotback Branson Jay Reyes (24) finds the end zone for a touchdown against the Hilo Vikings.JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Waipahu wide receiver Saxon Tote (82) gets around Hilo's Kapana Kanae-Kane (5).JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Waipahu slotback Matthew Fiesta (6) is brought down by Hilo's Kayden Alameda (46), left.JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Hilo's Kalae Akui (7) hauls in a pass for a touchdown against the Waipahu Marauders.JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Waipahu running back Alfred Failauga (25) throws the football on a trick play to wide receiver Saxon Tote (82).JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Waipahu running back Alfred Failauga (25) drags the Hilo defense on a run.JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Waipahu linebacker Fiva Tulafale (9), left, and linebacker Manuele Pulusila (45) work to bring down Hilo's Kaleo Ramos (21).JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Waipahu slotback Matthew Fiesta (6) finds the end zone for a touchdown.JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Waipahu head coach Bryson Carvalho embraces quarterback Cody Marques (7) after the game.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Waipahu head coach Bryson Carvalho carries the Division I State Championship trophy.JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
The Waipahu Marauders hoist the Division I State Championship trophy.CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
The Waipahu Marauders hoist the Division I State Championship trophy.JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM
Waipahu sings their alma mater after the 2018 HHSAA Division I football championship against the Hilo Vikings.